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Jelly's Last Jam 1992

Opened: April 26, 1992
Closing: September 05, 1993

Jelly's Last Jam - 1992 Broadway History , Info & More

Virginia Theatre
245 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

Jelly's Last Jam is a musical with a book by George C. Wolfe, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and music by Jelly Roll Morton and Luther Henderson. Based on the life and career of Morton, generally regarded as one of the primary driving forces behind the introduction of jazz to the American public in the early 20th century, it also serves as a social commentary on the African-American experience during the era.


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Broadway Theatres to Dim Lights in Memory of Tony Award Winning Producer Margo Lion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2020


The Broadway community mourns the loss of multiple Tony Award® winning producer Margo Lion, who died on January 24, 2020 at age 75. To commemorate her life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of the Jujamcyn Theatres (the Al Hirschfeld, August Wilson, Eugene O'Neill, St. James, and Walter Kerr Theatres) where Ms. Lion often collaborated and worked; as well as the American Airlines, Bernard Jacobs, Helen Hayes, Neil Simon, New Amsterdam, Lincoln Center, Lyric Theatre, and Samuel J. Friedmans; in New York for one minute on Saturday, February 29 at exactly 7:45pm.

They're Already Winners... Counting Off the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2018 Nominees!
by Danielle Gutierrez - Jun 9, 2018


The 2018 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or nine) - amongst them, they've gathered a total of 88 awards!

Tony Award-winner Savion Glover Comes to SOPAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2018


Hailed by The New York Times as "the greatest tap dancer who has ever lived," Savion Glover brings his high energy and fancy footwork to the South Orange Performing Arts Center stage on May 19 at 8 p.m. in a very special evening. The OUT'KNiGHTz will be his percussion collaborators as he displays the singular talents that have brought him acclaim since childhood. This Tony Award-winning tap dancer, choreographer and producer is celebrating his 33rd year as a performing artist.

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, The Great Gregory Hines in JELLY'S LAST JAM, 1992
by Michael Dale - May 20, 2016


Twenty-four years before SHUFFLE ALONG, Gregory Hines starred in another George C. Wolfe musical about African-American performing artists.

When It Rains It Pours! Broadway-Bound MONSOON WEDDING Musical to Premiere at Berkeley Rep
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2016


Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced that award-winning film director Mira Nair will bring her exuberant and sumptuous MONSOON WEDDING to the stage in this highly anticipated world premiere musical based on the 2001 Bollywood hit.

SYTYCD Crowns Champ, ON THE TOWN Welcomes Dancer; FULL RESULTS & PICS!
by Matt Tamanini - Sep 3, 2014


Whoooooooa, this is it! All of the voters have voted, the competitive dances have been danced, the, 'Shut your face's have been shut your faced; tonight was SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE's 11th season finale. And though, as in the last two years, we had four dancers still standing at the beginning of the night, for the first time since 2011, there was only one winner announced. Gone are the days of not having to choose between our favorite male and female dancers; this time, only one gets to take home the title of 'America's Favorite Dancer.'

Broadway's Lawrence Hamilton Passes Away at 59
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 4, 2014


According to Arkansas Online, Broadway star Lawrence Hamilton passed away yesterday at age 59 due to complications from surgery. Hamilton was born in Arkansas in 1954. Aside from performing on Broadway, he also studied Music Education and taught as a professor.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Guest Star on 'Ugly Betty'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 25, 2010


Tony Award nominee Brian Stokes Mitchell will join the cast of ABC's 'Ugly Betty' for a guest starring role as Vanessa Williams' ex in an upcoming episode, TVGuide.com is reporting. Mitchell will play the role of Don, a simply guy who is the antithesis of Wilhelmina. It is reported that Mitchell's role may be recurring. The episode will air sometime in March.

Jelly's Last Jam History

Other Productions of Jelly's Last Jam

1985   New York Workshop
New York
1991   Regional (US) World Premiere
Regional (US)
1992   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2006   Alliance Theatre Production
2024   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert Revival Production
Off-Broadway

Jelly's Last Jam - 1992 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Musical Gregory Hines -
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Musical Tonya Pinkins
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Ted Levy
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Hope Clarke
1993 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Choreography Gregory Hines
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Gregory Hines
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical George C. Wolfe
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Ted L. Levy
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Gregory Hines
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Hope Clarke
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Toni-Leslie James
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical George C. Wolfe
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Savion Glover
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Tonya Pinkins
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Susan Birkenhead
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Jelly's Last Jam
1992 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Luther Henderson
1992 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Toni-Leslie James
1992 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1992 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical George C. Wolfe
1992 Tony Awards Best Choreography Gregory Hines
1992 Tony Awards Best Choreography Hope Clarke
1992 Tony Awards Best Choreography Ted L. Levy
1992 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Toni-Leslie James
1992 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical George C. Wolfe
1992 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Herb Alpert
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical TV Asahi
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Roger Hess
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Hal Luftig
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical 126 Second Avenue Corp
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical PolyGram Diversified Entertainment
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Pamela Koslow
1992 Tony Awards Best Musical Margo Lion
1992 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Susan Birkenhead
1992 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Luther Henderson
1992 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Jelly Roll Morton
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Keith David
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gregory Hines
1992 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Tonya Pinkins
1992 Tony Awards Best Revival Robin Wagner

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